Internal Audit Officer at Niyya Food & Drinks Company Limited

Niyya Food & Drinks Company Limited - We are a member of Niyya Farm Group involved in manufacturing fruit juices from natural raw fruits and production of different variants of Yoghurts/Dairy products located in Kaduna North West Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

Location: Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time
This role reports to: The Head of Internal Audit / Risk Management

Job Description

• We are looking to hire an objective Internal Audit Officer, to add value and improve the Company’s operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
• The role player will be responsible for acting as consultant, applying a systematic methodology to his work.
• He must be a critical thinker with a keen interest in improving the internal control structure with remarkable presentation and report writing with incredible business acumen.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulate internal audit scope and follow-up to support annual plans
• Obtain,analyseand evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Support the implementation of best audit and business practices in line with applicable internal audit statements.
• Document process and prepare audit findings
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Follow-up the implementation and maintenance of internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and international best practice.
• Manage resources and audit assignments.
• Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls.
• Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks.
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely audit information is reported to Management and/or Risk Committees.
• Evaluating the company's compliance program
• Performing an analysis on how the company will perform in the case of business interruption
• Providing continued education and advice to different business units and teams regarding compliance and risk assessment.

Job Requirements (Qualification & Skills/Experience)

• B.Sc or HND in Accounting (Internal Auditing, Financial Accounting or Financial Management)
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in Internal Audit Environment or FMCG
• Proficiency in relevant and accounting software i.e. (ERP & SAP etc.)/IT Skills (Advanced Excel)
• Sound independent judgement
• Strong mathematical knowledge/Auditing principles and practices/understanding of applicable Local, State and Federal Tax compliances.
• Good communication and analytical skills;
• Ability to engage with high level internal & external partners’ stakeholders
• Self-motivated and a Team player
• For this role, the successful candidate must be quick to learn and be a team player, as he will be expected to participate and contribute to the overall success of the team.

Application Closing Date
24th February, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their current Resume to "Niyya Food & Drinks HR" via: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.
• Please do not send any additional information (certificates, other writing samples, etc.).